Glaucoma decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a vision disorder other than diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma and pseudophakia, to include blepharitis and dry eyes was denied. The Board also found that the criteria for an increased rating for diabetic retinopathy with bilateral cataracts, pseudophakia, and left eye glaucoma prior to September 7, 2016 were not met.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left eye disorder has been dismissed as the Veteran opted-in to the AMA and his legacy appeal is considered withdrawn.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma is a direct progression from his service-connected 'glaucoma suspect' diagnosis in 2000, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's glaucoma and neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities are service-connected.,The Veteran's hypertension, sinusitis, ischemic heart disease, and chloracne are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his current condition and service. The rating for bilateral open angle glaucoma with bilateral trachoma and left eye madarosis remains at 80 percent, effective from August 6, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disorders and bilateral foot disorders, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's eye disorders are not service-connected, and his left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA’s tables. The Board has remanded these issues for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder and eye disorders, including dry eye, glaucoma, and ocular hypertension. The remand requires additional medical opinions or examinations to clarify whether these conditions are related to service-connected disabilities.

Service connection for a left ankle disability is denied.,Service connection for glaucoma and residuals of eye injury are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee pain, left knee pain, low back pain, and bilateral glaucoma due to incomplete information regarding his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA. The claims must be remanded for additional development including obtaining a VA examination.

The Board has granted reopening of the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye conditions and remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for hearing loss and pes cavus. The Veteran is required to undergo new examinations to assess his current eye conditions, including whether any congenital or developmental defects were subject to a superimposed injury or disease during service, and the severity of his pes cavus.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, glaucoma, and lung disorder due to incomplete opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of glaucoma, bilateral ankle disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, heart disability, hypertension, back disability, degenerative arthritis of the left hip, and peripheral neuropathy are all pending.

The Board has denied service connection for glaucoma and remanded the cases of hepatitis residuals and fractured right index finger. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records, undergo examinations by a qualified medical professional, and have their conditions rated.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including glaucoma, cholecystectomy residuals, right shoulder degenerative joint disease, erectile dysfunction, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right hand dermatitis, anemia, inguinal hernia repair, and hemorrhoids. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy, increased ratings for lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities, and TDIU.

The Board denied an increased rating for conjunctivitis, finding that the Veteran's visual impairment is due to active conjunctivitis and decreased visual acuity of 20/50 bilaterally. The evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma does not require continuous medication and does not cause visual impairment, so he is denied a higher disability rating.

The Board dismissed the claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for glaucoma, and service connection for a skin disorder of the lower extremities. The claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus disability was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's VR&E services request should be remanded due to incomplete records and need for a new vocational rehabilitation evaluation considering her current symptomatology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye condition, including glaucoma and cataracts, finding that there is not enough evidence to support a link between his current conditions and service.